Gayle Cleveland Huntley
March 30, 1936 ~ February 2, 2019
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Gayle Cleveland Huntley, 82, of Asheville, died Saturday, February 2, 2019, at his residence.
Born in Buncombe County to the late Otis and Irene Earwood Huntley, he was co-owner of Huntley Construction with his brother, Harvey for over fifty years, a member of The Rock Church and a veteran of the US Army. He loved to travel and collect vintage cars.
Survivors include the love of his life, his wife of over 60 years, Shirley Wilkerson Huntley; sons, Keith Huntley (Sherry) of the Reynolds community, and Kevin Huntley (Kim) of Central, SC; daughter, Kena Grooms (Karl) of the Reynolds community; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; brother, Harvey Huntley; sisters, Ruth Frizzell and Linda Garren, all of the Reynolds community.
The funeral service will be Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at The Rock Church with Pastor Kirk Bowman and Pastor Ashley McDowell officiating. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Endeavor Fund, c/o The Rock Church, 273 Monte Vista Rd., Candler, NC, 28715.
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road is assisting the family.
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Gayle Huntley was a good and honorable man. He was respected and admired by many. He will be greatly missed.
Dear Shirley and Harvey: My deepest sympathy in the passing of Gayle. He did so much for the Reynolds community in so many ways. The whole community is much better due to the impact left by Gayle. Once again, my deepest sympathy. Gerry Huntley, Class of ’65 at Reynolds. gerryh1947@yahoo.com. 828-318-4013.
I have been blessed to know this man for 22 years! He was a very hard worker! Always their to help when we needed him! Can’t say enough about this amazing man!! He truly was a great person! Love his family as well!!
Shiley and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers colleen and dawn calhoun
So sorry to hear this my prayers for the family
Keith and Sherry – you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow. Ray and Lisa Davis
My thoughts are with you. He was a quiet strong man whose smile was great. You will be missed Mr. Huntley.
Keith, Kevin, Kena, Shirley and family, our prayers are with you and the entire family. Gayle was a good man. Love to you all!
My deepest condolences to all the Huntley family. Mr. Gayle was a kind & thoughtful man & will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with you during this sad time.
Dear Shirley and family,
We are so sad from hearing of your loss. Gayle’s humble and loving personality touched everyone who knew him. He will be greatly missed and forever remembered by all.
So sorry to hear about Mr. Huntley’s passing. He was such a kind and generous man. He will be missed by many. My prayers and thoughts are with the family during this difficult time.
A great neighbor for the 35 years we have lived here. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Another childhood friend has left us for a better place. Take care Shirley and family.